International Business Seminars

International Business Seminars - Winter South Africa

Winter South Africa

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Dates: January 1 to January 12, 2025
Locations: Cape Town, Pretoria, and Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa

The Winter South Africa Seminar is packed with incredible opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students looking to expand their international business education outside of the traditional classroom. While traveling abroad, students will learn about South African culture, history, customs, politics, and international business practices. Most importantly, students will observe how these business practices are different from the United States.

SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS:

Destinations:

  • Visit Cape Town, Pretoria, and Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa.
  • Experience cultural activities, free time to explore, and a variety of outdoor excursions, including two safaris.
  • Participate in city tours to see the most well-known attractions and more.

Business Experience:

  • Learn from business executives at global companies such as Groot Constantia Winery.
  • View international business practices in a variety of industries, including: finance, marketing, economics, and more.
  • Experience an opportunity to network with global executives, like-minded students, and university professors.

Accommodations:

  • Stay in 4-star hotels with front-lobby security.
  • Enjoy predeparture advising as well as faculty support to ensure you are prepared before and throughout the seminar.
  • IBS organizes all your travel details to allow you to focus on learning from business leaders, building relationships, and enjoying your free time.
  • Advising on flights and assistance with ticketing is available.



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DATETIMEACTIVITYLODGING
WED
Jan. 1
Flight to South AfricaAirplane
THU
Jan. 2
Arrive in South Africa

Health, Safety, and Cultural Orientation

Welcome Braai
Pretoria
FRI
Jan. 3




11:30 AM

12:30 PM





6:00 PM
Visit: Breakfast with Hotel Operations/Irene Farm

Tour of Irene Farm

Independent lunch at the Farm

Depart for Pilanesberg

Check into hotel

Private Game Drive

Independent Dinner
Pilanesberg National Park
SAT
Jan. 4
5:30 AM

Noon
Early Morning Game Drive (3 hours)

Optional visit to Sun City - Kwena Crocodile Farm

Visit to The Palace of the Lost City/King's Tower
Pilanesberg National Park
SUN
Jan. 5
8:00 AM

11:30 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM
Depart hotel

Lesedi Cultural visit with lunch

Check into hotel

Visit to Nelson Mandela's statue at the Union Buildings
Pretoria
MON
Jan. 6
10:00 AM

Afternoon

2:00 PM
US Embassy Visit

Independent Lunch

Business Visits such as: King Price Insurance, BMW or First National Bank
Pretoria
TUE
Jan. 7
9:00 AM

12:00 PM

3:00 PM
Visit: Momentum (Healthcare)

Visit: BCX (Information Technology)

Visit: Exxaro (Mining)
Pretoria
WED
Jan. 8
Morning



5:00 PM
Drive to Johannesburg

Visit: Sasol, Discovery or KPMG

Fly to Cape Town
Johannesburg and Cape Town
THU
Jan. 9
Visit: ARUP (Engineering)

Visit: ACCSO (Software)

Free evening
Cape Town
FRI
Jan. 10
Morning

Afternoon
Visit: Stellenbosch Techno Park

Lunch, Tour and Tasing at Spier's Winery
Cape Town
SAT
Jan. 11
Morning



Evening
Robben Island

Independent lunch at Waterfront

Table Mountain
Cape Town
SUN
Jan. 12
Group activity during day

Evening departure from Cape Town
On plane